Senior Business Support
FULL TIME
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT
The Scenic Rim is a region of opportunity surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks and is well renowned for its breathtaking scenery, agricultural and tourism industries, whilst situated close to the major centres of Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and the Gold Coast. At Scenic Rim Regional Council, we deliver community services and infrastructure to the region's population of approximately 50,000. With a diverse team exceeding 470 employees, we are committed to shaping a progressive future for our community through collaboration, integration, and innovation. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, and a workplace underpinned by shared ethos and values.
About this opportunity
This position is responsible for administering and assisting with the successful delivery of business and administrative support functions within the Planning team, ensuring the provision of exceptional customer service to the community. The position is responsible for providing support and mentorship to direct reports and ensuring that systems and processes are optimised through best practice.
The position is based in Beaudesert, but you may be required to work from any of Council’s offices (Boonah and Tamborine Mountain) or facilities within the Scenic Rim.
Additionally, you’ll also …
• Supervise, support, and mentor the Planning Services Business Support team and wider Planning staff, providing ongoing coaching and training to ensure continuous improvement and professional development.
• Deliver efficient business administration and information management services, encompassing data entry, purchase orders, document approval processes, and general support tasks such as telephone inquiries and correspondence.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Planning and Development Business Support team, including allocating and monitoring workloads to ensure business continuity and efficient service delivery.
• Identify the needs of the Planning and Development teams in terms of information technology and liaise with the Information Services and Technology department accordingly.
About you…
• A Certificate IV in Business Administration, other relevant qualification, or equivalent professional experience with experience gained from multiple appointments.
• Leadership skills and the ability to effectively supervise and performance manage subordinate staff.
• Knowledge of local government and the operating procedures relating to meetings and the preparation of reports, agendas and minutes.
• Understanding of the Local Government Act, Planning Act 2016, Local Laws and Council's Planning Schemes.
What’s in it for you?
Scenic Rim Regional Council is an innovative employer, offering flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team environment. This position comes with a base remuneration from $79,663.18, and up to 13% employer superannuation contribution and much more.
How to apply..
If this sounds like the position for you, don’t delay - Apply now!
1. Check out the position description and further information available at Careers with Council – Scenic Rim Regional Council.
2. Submit a covering letter that tells us why YOU WANT this role. Ensure to include your skills, experience and suitability addressing the 'About you' criteria. Be passionate! Be creative! Be specific! Max 2 pages.
3. Attach your resume that provides a clear statement of your working history, relevant skills and key achievements (including specific examples of what you’ve done in the past). Your resume should include the names of at least three current/ recent referees. One referee should be a Manager you have work for during the past two years.
Applications close: 12noon Thursday 30 April 2026
For more information contact ****@scenicrim.qld.gov.au
Council is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free work environment.